Alligator Alcatraz is not just a moniker designed to sell political merchandise. It is actually the official name of the state-run immigration detention facility that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration built to help detain more people caught in President Donald Trump’s immigration sweeps.

Lawmakers Allege Lack of Transparency and Accountability Amidst $450 Million Project A group of Democratic state lawmakers from Florida were turned away from the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration facility on Thursday after attempting to conduct an "oversight" visit.

Due to the attention of Alligator Alcatraz, an ICE detention center in the Florida Everglades, many may be wondering about the gator population here.